Today, February 2, 2026, is the official start ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The warm-up exercises serve as the final testing ground for the 20 countries before the main competition begins on February 7. This stage of the tournament allows the teams to test their tactical combinations and adapt to the subcontinental conditions of the continent. India and Sri Lanka. There is also one of the most anticipated matches of the day India A takes the side USA At the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, a team that is fast gaining a reputation as a dangerous giant killer on the global stage.
India A: Tilak Varma and the return of IPL firepower
Young and dynamic leadership Ayush BadoniThe India A team is loaded with talent for today’s match looking to secure their place in the story of the tournament. The biggest headline is the comeback Tilak VarmaHe underwent abdominal surgery and was cleared to play after missing the last series New Zealand; he is expected to use this game as an important fitness test ahead of India’s official opening game.
Joining him is a magnificent middle order Rian ParagFresh off a shoulder injury recovery, and explosive Ashutosh Sharmaboth are looking to repeat their IPL dominance. On the bowling front, sheer pace Mayank Yadav and tactical spin Ravi Bishnoi India A will be a key weapon as they try to stifle America’s scoring rate. There are also budding stars in the squad Priyansh Arya and Naman DhirEnsuring that the depth of Indian cricket is on full display at the DY Patil Stadium.
Staff
- Ayush Badoni (C)
- Ashok Sharma
- Naman Dhir
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Priyansh Arya
- N. Jagadeesan (WK)
- Tilak Varma
- Rian Parag
- Manav Suthar
- Urvil Patel (WK)
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Vipraj Nigam
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mayank Yadav
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USA: Giant killers under Monank Patel
USA national team, captain Monarch Patel, enter this warm-up confident of their historic performance in the previous World Cup edition. Key players like the veteran left arm pacer Saurabh Netrawalkar and deadly Ali Khan will lead the bowling attack, aiming to take advantage of the local conditions they are familiar with in their professional activities.
American batting has veterans Andries Gowetc. and aggressive Shayan Jahangirboth of which are essential to a team’s high-scoring strategy. The match is a critical opportunity for the USA to test their new tactical maneuvers against a high-quality “A” side before they face a top-ranked Indian team in a Group C encounter later this month.
Staff:
Monank Patel (C), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohamad.
India A vs USA: Broadcast and live streaming information for today’s T20 World Cup warm-up match
The India A vs USA match is telecast live and exclusively in India via JioHotstar, which serves as the primary digital destination for the entire T20 World Cup 2026. Fans can access the live stream through the JioHotstar app on mobile devices or the official website on desktop and smart TVs starting at 5:00 PM IST. The platform has optimized the streaming experience to handle the massive viewership growth expected for the tournament, offering multilingual commentary and high-definition feeds for all selected warm-up matches involving the host nation.
